Queen Margaret Residences Events
Published: 1 January 2023
Semester 2
January 2023
Games Night
Make friends, and play board games, video games, table tennis, pool, and table football.
- Date: Sunday 22nd January
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Burns Poetry Night
Learn about Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, hear some of his famous works, and have a go at reciting or creating a Scottish poem. There'll be Scottish snacks to try too!
- Date: Wednesday 25th January
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Reslife Adventures: Deep Sea World
Marvel at mesmerising themed exhibits, fascinating sea creatures and marine life, and Europe's longest underwater moving walkway at the fantastic Deep Sea World aquarium.
- Date: Sunday 29th January
- Time: 9am (TBC)
- Pick-up points:University Avenue and near Kelvinhaugh and Maclay Residences
- Booking: Required - ticket link
February 2023
Games Night
Make friends and play board games, video games, table tennis, pool, and table football.
- Date: Sunday 5th February
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Valentine's Crafts
Create a Valentine to show your appreciation for someone special.
- Date: Sunday 12th February
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Valentine's Postal Service
Want to show some love and appreciation for flatmate or neighbour? Drop off a Valentine for a fellow resident, including their name and room number, in the Valentine box at reception by 6pm on 14th February and the Reslife team will deliver it that evening.
- Date: Tuesday 14th February
- Time: Deadline 6pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Reception
Reslife Recruitment Session
Learn about Residence Life roles and how to apply for a place on the 2023-2024 team.
- Date: Wednesday 22nd February
- Time: 7-9pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Reslife Adventures: V&A Design Museum Dundee
Join us for a trip to Dundee to visit Scotland's first ever dedicated design museum, presenting the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world.
- Date: Sunday 26th February
- Time: 9am (TBC)
- Pick-up points:University Avenue and near Kelvinhaugh and Maclay Residences
- Booking: Required - ticket link
March 2023
Games Night
Make friends and play board games, video games and table tennis, pool, and table football.
- Date: Sunday 5th March
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Oscars Movie Night
Chat about this year's Oscar nominations and watch a 2023 Oscar nominated film. We'll have the popcorn ready!
- Date: Sunday 12th March
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
St Patrick's Day Bingo
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and win prizes with fun themed games, including a pub quiz and bingo!
- Date: Friday 17th March
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Reslife Adventures: Go Ape
Challenge yourself with exhilarating outdoor activities, including zip lines and treetop adventures with a stunning, scenic backdrop.
- Date: Sunday 26th March
- Time: 9am (TBC)
- Pick-up points: University Avenue and near Kelvinhaugh and Maclay Residences
- Booking: Required - ticket link
April 2023
Games Night
Make friends and play board games, video games and table tennis, pool, and table football.
- Date: Sunday 2nd April
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Easter Eggstravaganza
You're never too old for fun Easter traditions! Stretch your leggs during our Easter egg hunt, test your coordination with our egg race, and get creative decorating craft eggs. There are win eggstra special prizes to be won:
- Date: Sunday 9th April
- Time: 12pm
- Location: Outside Queen Margaret Residences Reception
De-stress Movie Night
Take some time out from revision and unwind with a film.
- Date: Sunday 16th April
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Necropolis Walking Tour
Take a relaxing walk to the Necropolis and learn about the history, archaeology and significance of this Victorian time capsule located in the urban landscape of Glasgow.
We will walk from QMR to the subway at Hillhead, take the subway to the city centre (you'll need to pay for your own subway ticket), then meet up with groups from other halls and walk from there to the Necropolis. You can either return to halls with the group or stay and explore the site and nearby cathedral.
Please bring money for the subway, a water bottle and wear sensible clothing and sturdy footwear.
- Date: Wednesday 19th April
- Time: TBC
- Location: Outside Queen Margaret Residences Reception
Reslife Adventures: Loch Lomond Shores
Loch Lomond Shores was our most popular trip of the 2021-22 session. Enjoy beaches, woodland, wildlife, and breathtaking views all in one picture-perfect location, alongside boutique shops and delicious cafes:
- Date: Sunday 30th April
- Time: 9am (TBC)
- Pick-up points: University Avenue and near Kelvinhaugh and Maclay Residences
- Booking: Required - ticket link
May 2023
Games Night
Make friends and play board games, video games and table tennis.
- Date: Sunday 7th May
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Eurovision Party
Watch the Eurovision 2023 final live, hosted here in the UK.
- Date: Saturday 13th May
- Time: 8pm
- Location: Queen Margaret Residences Lounge
Reslife Adventures: St Andrews
For the final Reslife Adventure of the term, we'll be exploring the enchanting seaside town of St Andrews, which boasts picturesque beaches, medieval landmarks, botanic gardens, and so much more. St Andrews is world renowned for being the home of golf and fans of the sport can visit the British Golf Museum. This quaint location has also been the backdrop for famous films and it’s where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met:
- Date: Sunday 28th May
- Time: 9am (TBC)
- Pick-up points: University Avenue and near Kelvinhaugh and Maclay Residences
- Booking: Required - ticket link
First published: 1 January 2023